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Weather & Climate in Salzburg, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salzburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7994°N, 13.0440°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria | M3.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | northern Italy | M3.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 0 km NNW of Pöls, Austria | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany | M3.8 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 1 km S of Niederau, Austria | M3.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1996 | 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 km SW of Molln, Austria | M3.7 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria | M3.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria | M3.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Liebenfels, Austria | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 1 km SSE of Patsch, Austria | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Salzburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.7").